Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benjamin Plackett
Summary: Najat Saliba is facilitating collaborations between researchers from around the world and local communities in Lebanon.
Article
Plant Sciences
Andrea Mojzes, Tibor Kalapos, Gyorgy Kroel-Dulay
Summary: This study found that drought did not reduce the growth or reproduction of Secale sylvestre, but the offspring of drought-treated mothers showed improved overall performance, indicating transgenerational effects. Despite drought conditions, the progenies of this plant demonstrated enhanced growth and reproduction, potentially aiding in gaining dominance in sand grasslands after dry years.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander Kurganskiy, Simon Creer, Natasha de Vere, Gareth W. Griffith, Nicholas J. Osborne, Benedict W. Wheeler, Rachel N. Mclnnes, Yolanda Clewlow, Adam Barber, Georgina L. Brennan, Helen M. Hanlon, Matthew Hegarty, Caitlin Potter, Francis Rowney, Beverley Adams-Groom, Geoff M. Petch, Catherine H. Pashley, Jack Satchwell, Letty A. de Weger, Karen Rasmussen, Gilles Oliver, Charlotte Sindt, Nicolas Bruffaerts, Carsten A. Skjoth
Summary: It is challenging to manage symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by immune overreaction to allergens. A new study proposes statistical and mechanistic models to forecast the severity of the grass pollen season, suggesting that climate change may increase severity by up to 60%. These models can guide individuals and healthcare professionals in preparing for the grass pollen season.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennifer L. Baltzer, Nicola J. Day, Xanthe J. Walker, David Greene, Michelle C. Mack, Heather D. Alexander, Dominique Arseneault, Jennifer Barnes, Yves Bergeron, Yan Boucher, Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Carissa D. Brown, Suzanne Carriere, Brian K. Howard, Sylvie Gauthier, Marc-Andre Parisien, Kirsten A. Reid, Brendan M. Rogers, Carl Roland, Luc Sirois, Sarah Stehn, Dan K. Thompson, Merritt R. Turetsky, Sander Veraverbeke, Ellen Whitman, Jian Yang, Jill F. Johnstone
Summary: Intensifying wildfire activity and climate change are driving rapid forest compositional shifts in boreal North America, potentially leading to a loss of black spruce dominance. Following fires, post-fire regeneration failure is common for black spruce, while forests dominated by jack pine or broad-leaved trees show more resilience. Climate moisture deficits and increased fire activity may erode the remaining resilience in black spruce forests, pushing the system towards a tipping point not seen in thousands of years.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Femke van Geffen, Birgit Heim, Frederic Brieger, Rongwei Geng, Iuliia A. Shevtsova, Luise Schulte, Simone M. Stuenzi, Nadine Bernhardt, Elena Troeva, Luidmila A. Pestryakova, Evgenii S. Zakharov, Bringfried Pflug, Ulrike Herzschuh, Stefan Kruse
Summary: The SiDroForest data collection addresses the scarcity of forest structure data in Siberia by providing adjusted and labeled tree-level and vegetation plot-level data for machine learning and upscaling purposes. The collection consists of four datasets that contain different data types, supporting in-depth analyses and diverse applications.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Simon Rouet, Romain Barillot, Denis Leclercq, Marie-Helene Bernicot, Didier Combes, Abraham Escobar-Gutierrez, Jean-Louis Durand
Summary: The reproductive development of perennial grasses is influenced by complex interactions between climatic conditions and genetic diversity, which are crucial for grassland management and understanding the potential impacts of climate change. Reproductive development at an individual tiller scale significantly affects plant perenniality, and existing grassland models have limitations in explaining the complexities of reproductive development and genetic x environmental interactions. Introducing underlying processes involved in reproductive development into models would enhance predictions of grassland behavior under future growth conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Ecology
Maria H. Hallfors, Juha Poyry, Janne Heliola, Ilmari Kohonen, Mikko Kuussaari, Reima Leinonen, Reto Schmucki, Pasi Sihvonen, Marjo Saastamoinen
Summary: The study shows that a combination of advancing phenology and shifting range boundaries is the most viable strategy for boreal Lepidoptera to adapt to changing climate. This may divide species into winners and losers based on their ability to capitalize on this combination, potentially having significant consequences on future community composition.
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Fisheries
Tapio Sutela, Teppo Vehanen, Pekka Jounela, Jukka Aroviita, Topi K. Lehtonen
Summary: Understanding the relationship between fish species and environmental factors is crucial for environmental management. This study investigated the occurrence of fish species in Finnish boreal rivers and found strong correlations with certain environmental variables. The results provide insights into the structure of river fish assemblages and suggest the importance of stream size in predicting the impacts of climate change on riverine fish.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hedvig Kriszta Csapo, Michal Grabowski, Jan Marcin Weslawski
Summary: The Atlantification of the European Arctic is a complex phenomenon driven mainly by the changing properties of Atlantic water, leading to the alteration of local ecosystems towards a more temperate state and the appearance/range expansion of subarctic-boreal species at higher latitudes. This poses a threat to Arctic marine communities, with increasing biological complexity, (re)colonisation of boreal organisms, and the role of floating plastic debris in aiding the distribution of marine taxa as key factors.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher W. Fernandez, Louis Mielke, Artur Stefanski, Raimundo Bermudez, Sarah E. Hobbie, Rebecca A. Montgomery, Peter B. Reich, Peter G. Kennedy
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on the interaction networks formed by ectomycorrhizal fungi and their tree hosts, altering their community composition and functional traits. These changes may limit the capacity for mycelial connections between trees, leading to less redundant and more specialized networks. Additionally, the observed changes are correlated with changes in soil moisture and host photosynthesis.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Iwanycki Ahlstrand, Hannah M. Elvery, Richard B. Primack
Summary: The grass family is responsible for most pollen allergies. Climate change is expected to increase the severity of pollen-based asthma and allergies. Current pollen monitoring techniques have limitations in identifying grass species, resulting in grouping them all together. To address this issue, researchers used phenological data from herbarium specimens and pollen monitoring data to determine the response of flowering time to climate change for 12 allergenic grass species. They found that pollen season duration is lasting longer and starting earlier, and the maximum pollen loads are occurring earlier in response to climate warming.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tongxin Wang, Hongyan Zhang, Jianjun Zhao, Xiaoyi Guo, Tao Xiong, Rihan Wu
Summary: Global evapotranspiration has been increasing in recent decades with global warming, particularly in boreal forest areas, where it is mainly influenced by atmospheric demand and humidity constraints.
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Plant Sciences
Jingwen Yang, Qiuliang Zhang, Wenqi Song, Xu Zhang, Xiaochun Wang
Summary: Boreal forests are experiencing the most warming among all forest biomes, and drought caused by warming has a significant impact on species in these forests. However, little is known about the consistent response of tree and shrub growth in boreal forests to warming and drought. This study analyzed tree-ring width data from northeastern China and found that shrub growth may benefit more than trees in the future climate warming. These findings are important for predicting changes in ecosystem composition and species distribution in vulnerable areas under extreme climate conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nathan H. Phinney, Yngvar Gauslaa, Kristin Palmqvist, Per-Anders Esseen
Summary: Epiphytic lichens in boreal forests are significantly influenced by rainfall and light, with dark-colored species showing weaker growth response to precipitation compared to light-colored species. Additionally, chlorophyll concentration plays a crucial role in RGR. Therefore, rainfall and light are key factors affecting the distribution and growth rates of boreal canopy lichens.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jaakko Heikkinen, Riikka Keskinen, Joel Kostensalo, Visa Nuutinen
Summary: This study used data from the Finnish arable soil monitoring program to investigate the impact of climate change, management practices, and historical land use on soil organic carbon (SOC) content. The findings show that increasing summertime temperature and precipitation result in SOC loss. Historical land use also influences SOC content. Improved management practices alone may not be sufficient to counterbalance climate change-induced SOC losses in boreal conditions, highlighting the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to avoid acceleration of planetary warming.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Zhen-Ming Ge, Hai-Qiang Guo, Bin Zhao, Chao Zhang, Heli Peltola, Li-Quan Zhang
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Heng Wang, Daphne van der Wal, Xiangyu Li, Jim van Belzen, Peter M. J. Herman, Zhan Hu, Zhenming Ge, Liquan Zhang, Tjeerd J. Bouma
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Lian Xue, Xiuzhen Li, Qian Zhang, Zhongzheng Yan, Wenhui Ding, Xing Huang, Zhenming Ge, Bo Tian, Qiuxiao Yin
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shi-Hua Li, Zhen-Ming Ge, Li-Na Xie, Wei Chen, Lin Yuan, Dong-Qi Wang, Xiu-Zhen Li, Li-Quan Zhang
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Meng-Yao Hu, Zhen-Ming Ge, Ya-Lei Li, Shi-Hua Li, Li-Shan Tan, Li-Na Xie, Zhong-Jian Hu, Tian-Yu Zhang, Xiu-Zhen Li
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Zhen-Ming Ge, Shi-Hua Li, Li-Shan Tan, Ya-Lei Li, Zhong-Jian Hui
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lishan Tan, Zhenming Ge, Xuhui Zhou, Shihua Li, Xiuzhen Li, Jianwu Tang
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Li-Na Xie, Zhen-Ming Ge, Ya-Lei Li, Shi-Hua Li, Li-Shan Tan, Xiu-Zhen Li
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ya-Lei Li, Hai-Qiang Guo, Zhen-Ming Ge, Dong-Qi Wang, Wen-Liang Liu, Li-Na Xie, Shi-Hua Li, Li-Shan Tan, Bin Zhao, Xiu-Zhen Li, Jian-Wu Tang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Pei Xin, Alicia Wilson, Chengji Shen, Zhenming Ge, Kevan B. Moffett, Isaac R. Santos, Xiaogang Chen, Xinghua Xu, Yvonne Y. Y. Yau, Willard Moore, Ling Li, D. A. Barry
Summary: Salt marshes are important ecosystems that provide essential ecological services, but they have been lost globally due to human activities and climate change. The interactions between tidal water and groundwater in salt marshes affect plant growth and biogeochemical exchange with coastal water. However, there are still significant knowledge gaps regarding the hydrological and ecological links in salt marshes and the challenges they face.
REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yaying Lou, Zhijun Dai, Chuqi Long, Hui Dong, Wen Wei, Zhenming Ge
Summary: This study used remote sensing images to monitor the dynamics of salt marshes in the largest wetland in the Yangtze River Delta. The results showed significant expansion and accretion of salt marshes, with adjacent mudflats remaining relatively unchanged. The seaward expansion of mudflats provided space for salt marsh growth and promoted their expansion.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Lishan Tan, Zhenming Ge, Yuhuang Ji, Derrick Y. F. Lai, Stijn Temmerman, Shihua Li, Xiuzhen Li, Jianwu Tang
Summary: This study conducted a global meta-analysis on 487 sites to investigate the impact of different types of land use and land cover change (LULCC) on soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) dynamics in wetlands. The results showed that conversion of wetlands to various LULCC types decreased soil C and N concentrations and stocks significantly. The loss of wetland soil C due to LULCC could lead to potential CO2 emissions, highlighting the importance of sustainable land management for wetland conservation in mitigating climate change.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yalei Li, Hege Gundersen, Robert Noddebo Poulsen, Lina Xie, Zhenming Ge, Kasper Hancke
Summary: Macroalgae and seagrass washed ashore create an ocean-to-land transport of carbon and nutrients. A novel method combining UAV photogrammetry and in situ measurements was proposed to quantify marine carbon and nutrient deposits in beach zones. The UAV method showed high accuracy for volume acquisition and cross-sectional area assessment when compared to manual and GNSS measurements. The method demonstrated its effectiveness in quantifying ecosystem carbon and nitrogen deposits, making it valuable for environmental monitoring and management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Zhao, Ke-Hua Zhu, Zhen-Ming Ge, Qing Lv, Shi -Xian Liu, Wei Zhang, Pei Xin
Summary: Coastal wetlands are important carbon sinks in mitigating climate change. However, plastic waste pollution in these ecosystems has unclear effects on carbon flux. Our study found that polluted coastal wetlands are significant sources of carbon dioxide emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Wei Chen, Zhen-Ming Ge, Bei-Li Fei, Chao Zhang, Quan-Xing Liu, Quan Zhang
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2017)